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Sergeant John M. Thomas
Pennsylvania State Police
End of watch:
Sunday, May 8,1927
Age:
43
Years on the job:
2 months
Badge Number:
N/A
Cause of death:
Automobile accident
 
Born: March 31,1884 - Died: May 8,1927

On May 8, 1927, Sergeant Thomas was a passenger in a patrol vehicle driven by Captain Albert Carlson. The vehicle became involved in a three-car collision on Ridge Pike, just west of Jeffersonville, Montgomery County. Sergeant Thomas was thrown from the vehicle and suffered extensive injuries. He died before reaching Norristown Hospital. Carlson was injured but recovered.

Sergeant Thomas is buried in Drumright, Oklahoma. He was survived by his brother, Mr. H. E. Thomas, of Drumright, Oklahoma. Sergeant Thomas had completed less than two months of Constabulary service.
 
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Walk tall, walk tall and protect us from above with honor and dignity. May you lead the charge for
citizens right in heaven as you did here on earth


Darrell Thompson
Privet Security Officer St. Clair Co. MI,
Community College Campus Patrol #14
darrell@policespecial.com
www.sc4.edu



Rest in peace, and
may God allow him to keep watch over us on earth while he patrols his beat
in heaven.
Our prayers go out to the Officer and his Department and family. May they all find peace in their hearts soon.

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